Hey SuzanneT,

Thanks for asking! Doing much better and have increased energy. My body feels lighter but like on the inside if that makes any sense...lol!!! Lost three pounds already, so yeah me! The salty taste has disappeared and my bp is back too normal thank goodness.

Ohhhh and I mailed a copy of the book to my sister!!!

Way to go Stephanie! Zipper nightmare's are the worst...

Thank you all for responding! I must have a lot of salt stored in my fat cells because I have been tasting salt all day and I can literally feel it coming through my pores on my face particularly. I drink anywhere from 64-84 oz of water a day. I'm hoping this passes pretty quickly because it makes you feel awful. It's also causing my bp to elevate.

Im so excited to be part of this team....

Thanks Umpa, glad to be here!!! im hoping FTS will take me all the way to my goal weight maybe even past it! 

Moose61, TooSweet, and mouseissue,

Thank you all for your replies! I think I need to reread Doug's book as suggested! I may have missed something.... I have read so many diet books and nutrition books that regurgitate the same information that I'm somewhat hesitant on this book that offers a different view, a different way to do things. But none the less, I am willing to give it a try because of all the positive feedback and success stories.

In my mind I need the numbers but what I should be asking do I feel better since I'm eating better, and the answer is yes I do! I have read your success stories and I'm like many of you with high cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. I also have insulin resistance... I am committed to making change as I have followed my nutritionists advice in writing down everything I eat and staying within the allotted numbers since seeing her in June. I don't have a choice but to make changes, my life too depends on it.

I think the bootom line is....I'm more afraid of failing than anything else as I have failed so many times before...

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement and great advice. It means more to me than you will ever know...

Wawaperry! I, too, am a fan of Naked but was overwhelmed at how much sugar it has! I begin my FTS journey tomorrow... and I look forward to reading about your success along the way! 

Hi all,

I'm new to this site... I have read the book and although I'm not ready to commit to 20 net carbs a day, I have committed to 50! Baby steps   After being diagnosed with insulin resistance in June, my nutritionist put me on an 1800 calorie a day plan not to exceed 225g of carbohydrates a day. I lost 15 pounds in the first month and then stalled out. I never reached 1800 calories or the carb allotment either, i physically could not consume that many calories even with eating 5-6 times a day.

If I remember correctly, the book says not to focus on calories but net carbs. In reading some of the posts, it doesn't look like enough calories are being consumed though throughout the day...general consensus is not less than 1200 calories a day. My nutritionist is concerned that I'm consuming less than 1400 calories a day. She says that my body will consume the muscle first not the fat. Needless to say I make sure I pack in plenty of protein each day.

Whew, my mind is reeling but trying to keep this short! I'm a numbers person, so it's helpful for me to have a daily calorie goal. I track everyday the amount of calories, total fat, sat fat, cholesterol, total carbs, fiber, sugar, protein, and starting tomorrow net carbs. I submit my tracker to my nutritionist each month for her to review. If I started submitting my tracker with less than 1200 calories consistently, she would probably bring me in for consultation...again!  

Any assistance, advice, strategies you want to share is greatly appreciated. I already try to keep it simple, because I'm not much of a cook.

Example breakfast is: Egg White Omelet
3 egg whites
Basil
Italian herbs
Pepper to taste
Fat free shredded cheese
1/8 c onion